• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  mitigating the risk of losses due to inadequate pollination. Strengthening crop health: Our plant health products fortify the natural defenses of crops, rendering [...] hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant [...] significant contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  partners mark the inaugural International Year of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance of plant health in addressing world hunger, poverty [...] to raise awareness of biological crop protection options for growers – has been launched in Kenya. Koppert Biological Systems is one of the partners to share [...] for healthier and safer food, and reduce pressures on the environment. Users of the portal enter their country and crop pest problem query to start a search

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  regions. The combination of all these characteristics makes swirskii the benchmark of predatory mites . The effectiveness of other predatory mites is always [...] comes to its daily meal. It eats many species of small insects and mites, which is ideal when different types of pests occur simultaneously. Swirski-Mite is [...] composition, as there are two types of food in the bag. The Swirski-Mite Plus and Swirski-Mite LD slow-release bags are made of paper, making them ideal for use

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  ns – parts of our Microflora SA product – is an example of a natrual rhizobacteria that enhances plant growth by improving availability of plant nutrients [...] are billions of microorganisms living on our skin, and they play a useful role in our natural defenses. Our intestinal flora consists mainly of bacteria, [...] humans, animals, and plants. But this is largely undeserved: the majority of fungi and bacteria are actually useful. Plants, humans, and animals couldn't

• Unveiling the Buzz - Outdoor pollination products with a new look from Spring 2024

  January 10, 2024

  In the dynamic landscape of global agriculture, the critical role of efficient pollination in outdoor cultivation has come to the forefront. Koppert has [...] with our Koppert brand. Bumblebees: Nature's finest pollinators At the heart of effective outdoor pollination are bumblebees, recognized as nature's best [...] in Spring 2024, it underscores our dedication to remaining at the forefront of agricultural innovation, equipping farmers with the tools essential for success

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  consistently delivers higher numbers of predatory mites under challenging conditions. Spical Ulti-Mite will be available as of 7 November. Extensive research [...] mite in a variety of greenhouse crops, can now also be applied to outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. With the introduction of Spical Ulti-Mite, Koppert [...] The new Spical Ulti-Mite sachets can be disposed of together with the crop waste. The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil that conforms to the required

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment of local [...] local farmers. Other key areas of intended collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The creation of new biological control products [...] and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the success of an earlier collaboration in Kenya in March

• PhylloKare Liquid Seaweed Conc 0-0-5 FPL (v1.4)

  because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of the [...] because of such factors as weather conditions, presence of other materials or the manner of use or application, all of which are beyond the control of the [...] product immediately to avoid risk of contamination. Use within the season purchased. CAUTION KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Warranty Statement: The m

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  February 1, 2025

  schedule a site visit It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen in May or June, February is [...] le hole damage in perennial and shrub foliage that ruins the retail value of high end crops. Beetles come in waves so as soon as just a few adults show [...] target beetles at the vulnerable larval phase, when there are high numbers of them down in the potting mixture. Capsanem and Isarid ™ from Koppert are proven

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017) [...] from the original source of the pest and released in areas where pests needed control. the aim was to achieve the establishment of the natural enemy, as well [...] as maintaining long-term control. A well recorded example of early biological control is that of cottony-cushion scale which occurred in citrus plantations